Hey, are you still there? (SeaPeeSound)

I need you, whether you like it or not

Oli's POV
Callum's taking awhile. I guess that's to be expected. He has his own life and his own family. He might be back later. Well, he'd back sooner then I think. As my thoughts trail off my front door opens and Callum walks in holding several McDonalds bags. He places them on the table infront of me and goes back outside bringing in some drinks. I give him a confused look. "You said you could eat anything so today we're just gonna chill, get to know each other and eat junk food. It's probably not the best for you but hey, it's something at least." He laughs. I smile at him and sit up straight on the sofa making room for Callum to sit down. He shuts the front door then gladly takes a seat next to me. I open up one of the bags and pull out a pack of chicken nuggets. I open the box and dig into it straight away. Callum can't stop laughing, I think he might pass out. "Whats so funny?" I ask with a mouthful of chicken.
"Y-Your face when you s-saw it!" He says in between laughs "Im s-so sorry! I can't.. Calm down!" He says laughjng even more. I thought that it was impossible but apparently not.
"Jeez... Calm down Callum. And eat something. You deserve it." He nods at me and begins to calm down. I won't say anything because I don't wanna set him off again. But, oh ho ho, that is not the Oli way! The Oli way is to make a stupid joke out of whatever Callum's next move is. I watch as he reaches into the bag and pulls out some chips. Well, in America they're called fries but I still sometimes refer to them in my English way. Anyway he begins to start eating them and then a joke flies into my head. "Hey Callum, do you like exercise?" He looks at me confused and shakes his head. "Oh you thought I said exercise. I said extra-fries." He chokes and then swallows before laughing a bit. "Are you trying to kill me?" He says grabbing his drink and laughing. I smile at him
"You don't like my jokes?" I say putting on sad face and pretend sniffling. He pushs me in the arm slightly before pulling me into a side hug "Your jokes are amazing. But mine are even more puzzling." I look at him. What? The heck does- Oh... I get it. I playfully glare at him. He just giggles.
"So, what do we so for the time being other than eating?" I ask. Callum looks off into space. I wonder what he's thinking about. "Callum?" I say fully turning my body to look at home. "Callluuuummmm..." Still no response. I give up. "Earth to Callum?" I say waving my hand infront of his face. He flinches but then regains a smile. "What was that all about?" I question. He just shrugs his shoulders. "Big dreamer. I just space out sometimes. So, what did you ask me?" I sigh and re-ask the question. "Ah, ok. Hmm... Well, I suppose we should get to know each other if Im going to be making sure you're ok for the next week or so. So, Oli, what are you into?"
"I enjoy music, videogames and slouching around in the darkness. From this day forward I hate beans. There is a story behind that that I shall not go into at this moment of time. How about you?" He looks like he's really thinking.
"I enjoy videogames, acting and I also like nature. I don't like acting in front of my class. Other people and it would be fine. Anyway, later discussion." He smiles "What's your favourite colour?" Well, I mainly wear black and white when I can so I guess that. "White and black I suppose. Yours? Is it orange?" He seems a bit taken aback
"It actually is orange. How did you know?"
"I can read your mind." I tease. He seems shocked "Haha. Just teasing. I saw that it was the colour of your Pe kit so I assumed that it was." His face lightens which makes me smile. I enjoy talking to Callum. "Now, I have a question for you."
"Ok. Ask away." Callum says with a happy expression plastered on his face.
"Did you mean it?" I say. I regret asking that now because his face has told me I should.
"Mean what?"
"Mean what you said. About liking my singing. About the light in me. Did you mean it when you said nice things about me? Im sorry... Its just the trust issues and then the paranoia that you're lying an-" He holds a finger to my lips to shush me.
"Oli Parsons. I meant every word I ever said to you. I will never lie to you for as long as I can. I promise that I'll always tell you the truth. And you being a great singer and person is one of those truths." I nod my head. He isn't lying. I can tell he means it. Growing up I learnt how to see if people are or not. And as far as I can see, Callum is being truthful. He gives me a warm smile. "Oli, I want you to trust me. I promise I will stay by your side, whether you like it or not. I need you to be happy. I want you to be happy." He needs me to be happy? Why does he care so much? Im know one but for some reason I mean the world to this one person. But, why? Why does he care for me? I don't want to hold him back in life. He needs to go to school and live a fulfilling life. "Callum..." He looks sad and worried.
"Yes Oli? What's wrong?"
"Callum, Im sorry because I keep repeating the same question but I can't get my head around the answer. I don't see why you care about me. Im a nothing and a no one. So, why do you care? I just don't understand." Calling sighs and turns his head away from me. I can hear his raspy breaths. "I'm sorry Callum. I don't want you to waste your life on me. You deserve to be happy and not taking care of me. Go to school and have fun." He won't look at him but I can't blame him. He probably hates me now.
"Oli... Promise me something else. Promise me you'll trust me. Please Oli. I stay with you because you make me happy. You're different to everyone else. You actually are human and not like a robot. You're some of the most fun and happiness I've ever had. I saved you almost. I was lucky enough to come at the correct time. You owe me at the least. And I would like you to trust me. Oli you're... You're special." His voice is weary. I hurt him, didn't I? I feel really bad. I didn't want to make Callum upset.
"Callum, I'm sorry. I will trust you. It's still a bit confusing but I will trust you. I didn't mean to hurt you."
"You didn't hurt me!" Callum shouts snapping around to face me. "Oli, you didn't hurt me. I was just shocked." He says calmer. He throws me a smile but I don't like it. He is lying this time. "Callum, I thought we weren't going to lie to each other?" I mumble. He seems very shocked.
"L-Lying? Im not lying."
"Callum... I already know that you're upset. You don't need to be strong for me or for yourself. You can cry and be upset and angry and happy and all other types of emotions in front of me..."
"I-I... I'm..." he sighs sadly. "I'm not gonna lie. Your words did hurt me. I felt shocked that you still didn't trust me. I'm sorry. I don't know how to handle emotions well. I want to ne strong but I just want to let it all out..." I wrap my arm around him and pull him into my chest.
"It's ok Callum." I gently stroke his head. "Let it all out..."